Investing in Impact Podcast

In this episode of Investing in Impact, Slav Gatchev explains how catalytic capital, debt conversions, transition credits, and patient philanthropy can help build markets that attract private investment.

Through Gross Labs and Gross Labs Foundation, entrepreneur and investor Nick Gross is building an integrated platform that combines venture investing, business creation, cultural relevance, and philanthropy.

Meredith Shields runs a $500 million equity fund inside one of the world's largest banks. In this episode, she breaks down how the Citi Impact Fund evaluates deals, why they shifted from seed to Series B, and which portfolio companies are changing outcomes for real people.

Nick Dilks explains how Ecosystem Investment Partners restores wetlands and streams through regulated mitigation markets, showing how private capital supports development and long term environmental restoration across the United States.

In Episode 92, Rehana Nathoo joins the show to discuss her path from development finance in East Africa to leading impact and ESG strategy at Spectrum Impact.

In this conversation, JFFVentures shares how it aligns a forty-year-old nonprofit’s mission with a traditional venture capital fund to expand economic mobility for underserved communities.

I recently sat down with Matthew to dive into his journey, Cerulean’s unique investment lens, and the transformative startups reshaping everything from agriculture to renewable energy.

In the latest episode of the Investing in Impact podcast, I sit down with Josh Kaufman, CEO and Co-Founder of Khasma Capital, to explore how his team is rewriting the rulebook for early-stage climate infrastructure investing.

Explore how Global Ventures and C3 are scaling impact-driven startups across the Middle East and Africa.

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Andy Kuper, Founder and CEO of LeapFrog Investments, a pioneering firm that has reshaped how global capital can drive profit with purpose.

I’m joined by Howard Fischer, Co-Founder of Gratitude Railroad, to talk about his shift from Wall Street to impact investing and how the firm is funding mission-driven entrepreneurs through a community-focused approach.

In episode 85 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I'm joined by Matt Eldridge, Executive Director of Realize Impact, on using Donor Advised Funds to innovate impact investing.

Join me for Episode 84 of the Investing in Impact podcast as I'm joined by Daryn Dodson, Founder of Illumen Capital, dedicated to advancing gender and racial equity in financial markets.

In episode 81 the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Daniel Baker, CEO of Halcyon, an accelerator and investor in early-stage, impact-driven startups from around the globe.

In episode 78 the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Gavin Smith PhD, Managing Director, Head of Equity Research and Sustainable Investing for PGIM Quantitative Solutions, on his journey into sustainable investing and the evolution of ESG and SDGs.

In episode 77 the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Lawrence Williams III, Partner at the De-Carceration Fund, on the fund's mission to support startups that address the challenges faced by incarcerated individuals and those reentering society.

In episode 76 the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Amy Duffuor, General Partner of Azolla Ventures, on combining catalytic capital with traditional venture capital to support climate tech companies.

In episode 75 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Larry Selzer, the CEO of The Conservation Fund, on his journey and the organizations path to being the investment bank for Conservation.

In episode 74 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Scott Saslow, Founder of ONE WORLD Investments, on his journey into impact and sustainable investing, family offices, and his new book.

In episode 73 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Andrea and Jessica La Mesa, co-CEOs of The Life You Can Save, on their journey into the philanthropic sector and the mission of the organization.

In Episode 72 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Alix Lebec, Founder & CEO of LEBEC, on helping visionary founders, funders, and investors maximize value creation and scale solutions that address the world’s most pressing challenges.

In Episode 71 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Kirsten Dueck, CEO of NESsT, on breaking the cycle of poverty by investing front-line entrepreneurs.

In Episode 70 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Zoila Jennings, Impact Investment Lead at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, on poverty alleviation and systems change through targeted community financing.

In Episode 69 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Alasdair Maclay, Chief Strategy Officer at GSG Impact, on impact data and strategic leadership in Impact Investing.

In Episode 69 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Alasdair Maclay, Chief Strategy Officer at GSG Impact, on impact data and strategic leadership in Impact Investing.

In Episode 68 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Robert Keith, the Founder and Managing Principal of Beartooth, on how environmental stewardship can be synonymous with financial gains.

In Episode 67 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Erin Sietstra, Head of Investments at Hopelab Ventures, on her journey, Health Tech, Medicare startups, and the mission and vision of Hopelab.

In Episode 66 of the Investing in Impact podcast, Causeartist contributor, Rafael Aldon, speaks with Anshul Magotra, cofounder and partner at Social Innovation Circle.

In Episode 53 of the Investing in Impact podcast, we speak with Scott Onder, Co-Founder and Senior Managing Director of Mercy Corps Ventures, on investing in and promoting venture-led solutions.

Citizen Mint is a startup company dedicated to making impact investments accessible to everyone.

In episode 45 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Eric Archambeau, Co-Founder & Partner, at Astanor Ventures on investing in DeepTech to power the future of nature and regenerative agriculture.

In episode 15 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Gideon Cohn and Monica Meng, Co-founders of Good Capital Investment Group.

In episode 1 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Peter Bruce-Clark, Partner at Social Impact Capital on funding ambitious impact entrepreneurs building world changing companies.